Q: US Code 38 chapter 5301 (a). Veterans rights against creditor claims & judgements.
Morning, I have Jefferson Capitol Systems, original creditor, and xxx attorneys for plaintiff still pushing for a garnishment and or judgement against me regarding an old bill from 2016. Oct 29th I have a pre trial court date via zoom. I have submitted to court, a petition added to my case on file, copies of proof regarding my DD214, proof of 100% disability rating and income, as well as, copy of US code 38 chapter 5301. Attorney xxx refuse to acknowledge my protected rights against the claims of creditors under US Code 38 and continue to pursue me. Can you assist me or is there a pro bono lawyer to assist me in this matter via zoom on Oct 29th @ 1:30 pm.
A: Whether your assets are exempt from execution is one issue; whether a judgment against you is quite another. The purpose of the pretrial conference on the 29th is to determine whether you owe the money and whether a judgment should enter. Only after that happens, and the judgment creditor tries to garnish your wages, veteran's benefits, property, etc., will it be time to argue about whether such things are exempt.
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